Carp

Carp averages in length between 15 and 22 inches and weights on the average anywhere between 1 and 7 pounds, but record catches were well over 50 pounds. It is olive green on the back with a yellowish belly. Common names for Carp are: German carp, leather carp and European carp. It is commonly fuond in lakes Superior, Huron, Ontario, Erie and Lake Simcoe.

Popular Bait For Carp

Carp will eat anything, so dont waste money buying unnecessary commercial baits. They will go for anything from leftover meats, carrots, maggots, worms, doughballs, raisins, and even frozen peas. For the big carp try using large crawfish bait.

Where To Look For Carp

Carps are very weary in shallows and the deeper water most often holds the larger ones. Fish the shallow six to twelve feet dropoffs in lakes. They can be usually found around overhanging trees and bushes, weed beds, islands, water inlets and outlets, gravel bars, reeds and lilies. Remember, the colder the water, the less chance of catching a Carp, as the cold water slows down their movement.